Download of the Day: Unlocker 1.8.9

If you've ever been unable to delete a file in Windows, and can't figure out what program's using it, Unlocker is the solution. Have you ever seen these Windows error messages?

 Cannot delete folder: It is being used by another person or program Cannot delete file: Access is denied There has been a sharing violation. The source or destination file may be in use. The file is in use by another program or user. Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not currently in use.

Unlocker can help! Simply right-click the folder or file and select Unlocker. If the folder or file is locked, a window listing of lockers will appear. Simply click Unlock All and you are done!

The latest version includes the following changes:

Changes in Version 1.8.9

- Fixed bug: Handles should not be missing anymore on Windows7.- Fixed bug: Potential conflict with regular explorer use when opening multiple files or other shell extensions such as 7-zip.- Fixed bug: UI should now appear properly when done from clean install.- Fixed bug: No hangs due to looping junctions should happen anymore.- Fixed bug: Deleting junctions will not erase original files anymore.- Fixed bug: Managing your computer on Windows 7 will not crash anymore.- Fixed bug: Bitmap handles should not leak anymore from the shell extension.- Fixed bug: Many other potential sources of bugs and crashes.- Improved behavior: When deleting files they will be sent first to the recycle bin if possible, only if not possible more abrasive deletion will be used.- Improved behavior: Unlocker can be started directly from the start menu to browse to the desired file or folder.